Today on Lawfare
Today on Lawfare
Hyemin Han Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 5:11 PM
The latest on Lawfare, Sept. 28, 2022.
United Nations
Why Biden and Blinken Are Backing a Candidate for a Little-Known U.N. Internet Agency
Lindsay Gorman Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 3:01 PM
An imminent vote for the secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union will determine the future of the world’s oldest U.N. body—and possibly the internet itself.
Podcasts
Rational Security 2.0: The 'Spicy Tyler' Edition
Jen Patja Howell Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 12:01 PM
This week, Alan, Quinta, and Scott were joined by Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien to hash through the week's big national security news, including:
Water Wars
Water Wars: U.S. Counters Beijing's Reaction to Pelosi Visit With $1.1 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan
Teresa Chen, Alana Nance, Han-ah Sumner Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 9:10 AM
U.S.-China tensions continue to simmer over Taiwan; Solomon Islands delays general election in what some call a power grab linked to China’s influence; North Korea reaffirms commitment to nuclear weapons; and more.
Podcasts
The Lawfare Podcast: How to Fix the Insurrection Act
Jen Patja Howell Wed, Sep 28, 2022, 5:01 AM
For much of its history, the United States has had a single law on the books that governs when the president can deploy the military to enforce federal law within the United States: the Insurrection Act. While the act hasn't been invoked in decades, it played an important role in several recent controversies, including the acts of Jan. 6. Now, some scholars have written the Jan.
Today on Lawfare
Today on Lawfare
Hyemin Han Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 3:56 PM
The latest on Lawfare, Sept. 27, 2022.
The Cyberlaw Podcast
The Cyberlaw Podcast: President DeSantis’s First Supreme Court Nominee
Stewart Baker Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 12:23 PM
The latest episode of the Cyberlaw Podcast.
Cybersecurity
Can You Hack It? Find Out In Our Lawfare Class
Sean O'Brien Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 11:38 AM
We're bringing hacking and cybersecurity education to a remote cohort of Lawfare's material supporters and challenging them to become hackers themselves. There's still time to join us.
Content Moderation
Social Media Transparency Rules, Zauderer Standard Head to Supreme Court
Corbin Barthold Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 8:01 AM
The Supreme Court is being asked to decide whether social media companies must explain how they moderate content. To get to an answer, the justices will have to clarify the law surrounding compelled commercial speech.
Cyber & Technology
‘Patriotic Hacking’ Is No Exception
Jason Healey, Olivia Grinberg Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 8:01 AM
Ukraine’s offensive cyber hacking against Russia, though perhaps for aims that the international community may agree with, is nonetheless a violation of cyber norms—which should be enforced without exceptions.
Podcasts
The Lawfare Podcast: Brian Winter on the Imminent Election Crisis in Brazil
Jen Patja Howell Tue, Sep 27, 2022, 5:01 AM
In just under a week, on October 2, Brazil will hold the first round of its general election, which will determine the country's next president. To talk through all things Brazilian politics, Lawfare managing editor Tyler McBrien sat down with Brian Winter, editor-in-chief of Americas Quarterly and a journalist with over a decade of experience living and reporting across Latin America. They discussed the leading candidates, Jair Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the potential election crisis, and what's at stake as Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday.
Today on Lawfare
Today on Lawfare
Hadley Baker Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 4:47 PM
The latest on Lawfare, Sept. 26, 2022.
The Week That Will Be
The Week That Will Be
Katherine Pompilio Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 4:08 PM
Lawfare's weekly roundup of event announcements and employment opportunities.
The January 6 Project
Why the Jan. 6 Committee Must Reinforce the 25th Amendment
John Rogan, Joseph J. Fins Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 8:01 AM
The aftermath of the attack on the Capitol exposed challenges of using the 25th Amendment. In its upcoming report, the Jan. 6 committee should clearly explain how the amendment works and propose legislative reforms to close gaps in its implementation.
The January 6 Project
Treason, Insurrection, and Disqualification: From the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 to Jan. 6, 2021
Mark A. Graber Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 8:01 AM
An expert witness on the first Jan. 6 disqualification case of Couy Griffin walks through the history of insurrection.
Podcasts
The Lawfare Podcast: Roger Parloff Keeps His Oath
Jen Patja Howell Mon, Sep 26, 2022, 5:01 AM
Stewart Rhodes, the chieftain of the Oath Keepers, goes on trial this week for seditious conspiracy. The trial is expected to run about five weeks, with jury selection sort of already underway. The opening of the trial gives us a great opportunity to catch up with Lawfare senior editor Roger Parloff on the Oath Keepers, the chief defendant Stewart Rhodes, and the larger project of criminal accountability for the Jan. 6 riot and insurrection.
Foreign Policy Essay
How to Overcome the Pitfalls of the Saudi-Iran Dialogue
James Jeffrey, Bilal Saab Sun, Sep 25, 2022, 10:01 AM
The talks between the regional rivals have yielded little progress because of the countries' disparate goals and regional positions.
The Week That Was
The Week That Was: All of Lawfare in One Post
Hyemin Han Fri, Sep 23, 2022, 5:32 PM
Your weekly summary of everything on the site.
ChinaTalk
ChinaTalk: China + AI = Military Advantage?
Jordan Schneider Fri, Sep 23, 2022, 4:15 PM
The latest episode of ChinaTalk.
Office of Legal Counsel (OLC)
Previously Undisclosed OLC Opinions Illuminate the Growth of Executive Power
Jonathan Shaub Fri, Sep 23, 2022, 8:01 AM
These newly released memoranda cover the scope and nature of executive privilege as well as the question of how constitutional disagreement between Congress and the executive branch about privilege can and should be resolved.